Maple syrup is a rich natural sweetener that enhances many recipes. This syrup must be extracted from mature trees, requiring 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. The extraction process occurs during a limited time each year in late winter and early spring. After harvesting, sap is boiled and undergoes quality control for correct grading. Pure maple syrup is pricier than imitation syrup, but it offers an authentic taste worth the investment for various dishes.
Producing maple syrup requires a labor-intensive process, with 40 gallons of sap needed to make just one gallon of syrup from mature trees.
Sap is collected from maple trees during a limited time each year, primarily in late winter and early spring, depending on weather conditions.
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